World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Bulgaria wins 70th Eurovision Song Contest
Bulgaria has won the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 with the singer DARA. The victory is significant as it marks the country's return to the competition after a three-year absence...
Man hospitalized after stabbing in Amsterdam-West, minor suspect flees
Cyclist seriously injured in collision with car in Beverwijk, driver tests positive
A cyclist was seriously injured on Saturday evening following a collision with a car on the Alkmaarseweg in Beverwijk. Multiple emergency services responded to the scene, and the driver involved repor...
Minor stabs man after argument in home on Stuyvesantstraat in De Baarsjes
A minor boy stabbed a man following an argument inside a residence on Stuyvesantstraat in Amsterdam's De Baarsjes district. The victim was taken to the hospital while conscious, and although the suspe...
Belgium just before Eurovision final: 'Unlikely we will participate next year'
The Belgian broadcaster VRT has announced that Belgium is unlikely to participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. The broadcaster is calling for the EBU to take a stronger stance against war and ...
Canadian on board Hondius tests positive for hantavirus
A Canadian individual aboard the Dutch cruise ship Hondius has tested positive for hantavirus. According to Canadian health officials, the patient is currently in stable condition and was hospitalized...
Train fire at Haarlem Spaarnwoude station, traffic towards Haarlem disrupted
A fire broke out in a train at Haarlem Spaarnwoude station on Saturday evening, resulting in the suspension of train traffic heading towards Haarlem. Emergency services were alerted to the incident, w...
ASML to help India's Tata Electronics build first chip factory
ASML has partnered with India's Tata Electronics to assist in the construction of one of India's first semiconductor factories. The collaboration was announced during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Mo...
Large anti-immigration and pro-Palestinian protests in London
Tens of thousands of people gathered in London for simultaneous anti-immigration and pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Police are conducting their largest operation in years to maintain public order dur...
Video | Thousands march in protest against Israel's Eurovision participation
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Griekspoor knocked out in Bordeaux Challenger semi-finals
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor lost his semifinal match at the Bordeaux challenger tournament against Belgium's Raphaël Collignon. Collignon defeated Griekspoor in straight sets with scores of...
Latvian president chooses opposition member for prime minister
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs has nominated opposition member Andris Kulbergs as the nation's next prime minister. The move follows the resignation of Prime Minister Evika Siliņa after a polit...
Dead whale in Denmark turns out to be much-discussed Timmy
A dead humpback whale discovered near the Danish island of Anholt has been identified as Timmy. The whale was previously the subject of a significant rescue effort in Germany.
King Charles 'saddened' by death of soldier at horse show
King Charles expressed his sadness following the death of a soldier at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Friday. The soldier died at the scene after falling from his horse while exiting the arena.
Diver dies in search for deceased Italian cave divers
A Maldivian military diver, Sergeant Mohamed Mahdhee, has died while participating in a search operation for four Italian cave divers in the Maldives. President Mohamed Muizzu and the Maldivian armed ...
Russia: Ukrainian drone crashed near Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
A Ukrainian drone crashed on the grounds of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine on Saturday. The incident was reported by the Russian-appointed management of the facility.
Many Swatch stores closed worldwide due to chaos over new watch
Swiss watchmaker Swatch temporarily closed its stores in several countries, including the Netherlands, on Saturday due to overwhelming crowds for a new watch launch. Similar closures occurred in the U...
Dozens of youths attack police at Purmerend fair
Police were attacked by dozens of young people at a fair in Purmerend on Friday night after intervening in a large fight. The group targeted officers with fireworks and stones as they attempted to res...
Castricum station assault suspects fail to come forward: police release footage
Dutch police will release unblurred footage of suspects involved in an assault at Castricum station after they failed to turn themselves in by the deadline. The incident took place during the night of...
Pope pays first state visit to France in eighteen years
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to make a state visit to France in late September, marking the first such visit in eighteen years. Following an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron, the Pope will visit...
Greek Survivor halted after contestant loses lower leg
The Greek version of the reality television show Expeditie Robinson has been taken off the air following a severe accident. A participant lost part of their leg after colliding with a moving boat duri...
YouTube, Snap and TikTok settle case over social media addiction healthcare costs
YouTube, Snap, and TikTok have reached a settlement in a United States lawsuit regarding the addictive nature of their platforms. The case addressed allegations that social media addiction has led to ...
Russia returns over 500 bodies to Ukraine
Russia has returned the bodies of more than 500 people to Ukraine, according to a report from Kyiv on Saturday. The remains are believed to be those of Ukrainian soldiers who were killed during the on...
Netherlands beckons India: PM Modi eyes ASML, water expertise and new trade deals
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the Netherlands this weekend to pursue new trade deals in sectors including defense, water management, and technology. During his visit, he met with Kin...
Woman found dead in Helmond home, man arrested
A woman was found dead in a house in Helmond during the night from Friday to Saturday. A man present in the same residence has been arrested, though police have not yet released details regarding thei...
Iraqi man detained for attacks on Jewish school and Atrium on the Zuidas
An Iraqi national has been arrested for allegedly coordinating a series of attacks on Jewish institutions across Europe, including targets in Amsterdam and other Dutch cities. The suspect, linked to a...
Leiden University returns centuries-old plates to India
Leiden University is returning two centuries-old inscribed copper "Chola plates" to India. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will view the artifacts during his visit to The Hague this Saturday.
Trump: ISIS number two eliminated in Nigeria
US and Nigerian forces have reportedly killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-highest-ranking leader of the Islamic State globally. The successful operation took place in Nigeria and was announced by ...
Marlboro under fire over ads encouraging youth smoking
Marlboro is facing backlash for advertising campaigns in regions including Asia, Morocco, and Germany that critics say encourage young people to smoke. These advertisements reportedly contradict the c...